Assistant Professor of Interior Design
Company:
Belmont University
Job Location:
Nashville, Tennessee
Category:
Interior Design
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The O'More College of Architecture and Design at Belmont University in Nashville is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2023.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in interior and environmental design. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly and/or creative activity, recruitment and retention efforts, and college and university service.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue these aspects of faculty life and within an ecumenical, student-focused environment that brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service.
The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements but are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned.
The Interior Design program is situated within the O'More College of Architecture and Design (CAD), which is a creative community that serves undergraduate students by providing professionally oriented, liberal arts-based programs in Fashion Design and Merchandising, a CIDA-accredited program in Interior Design, and a new program in Architecture that anticipates accreditation by the NAAB in 2025. The facilities of the College include extensive studios that feature industry-standard equipment, flexible classroom/seminar space, and a digital fabrications lab. The curricula of all programs benefit from the University's general education core to develop well-rounded, critical thinkers who can solve problems in diverse groups while focusing on subjects central to their disciplines. In addition to benefiting from this rich liberal arts tradition and curricula focused on professional preparation within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment dedicated to creative exploration within a Christ-centered environment, students have access to extensive internship opportunities and study abroad programs. Preparing students for their chosen professions, CAD programs emphasize the values of sustainability in all its realms, equity, and service.
Located two miles from thriving downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of more than 8,800 students who come from every state and 33 countries. Nationally recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to undergraduate teaching, Belmont is a Christ-centered, student-focused community intent on developing diverse leaders of purpose, character, wisdom and a transformational mindset who are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. In the classroom and beyond, the University aims to empower students, faculty and staff to become radical champions for helping people and communities to flourish. While committed to being global citizens, Belmont also seeks to be a great neighbor, engaging with and serving Nashville and the broader Middle Tennessee region as a trusted community partner. The University's location in the heart of the Tennessee's capital - and Nashville's growing reputation as one of the nation's most dynamic, creative and inviting cities - provides the perfect backdrop for an amazing higher education experience in a community known as "the Athens of the South." With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, Belmont University provides an unparalleled environment for students to become all they were created to be. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals.
Required Qualifications :Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service.
Required Qualifications:
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered, student-focused university of learning and service. During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a response to Belmont University's Mission, Vision, and Strategic Path to 2030 articulating how the candidate's knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to contribute to the Belmont community. Candidates will also be asked to give a brief statement of teaching philosophy.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
Required Education Terminal Master's degree in Interior Design or closely related field. A PhD in Interior Design or related field is preferred.
Required Experience Experience teaching interior design courses at the college level is preferred.
The O'More College of Architecture and Design at Belmont University in Nashville is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2023.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in interior and environmental design. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly and/or creative activity, recruitment and retention efforts, and college and university service.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue these aspects of faculty life and within an ecumenical, student-focused environment that brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service.
The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements but are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned.
The Interior Design program is situated within the O'More College of Architecture and Design (CAD), which is a creative community that serves undergraduate students by providing professionally oriented, liberal arts-based programs in Fashion Design and Merchandising, a CIDA-accredited program in Interior Design, and a new program in Architecture that anticipates accreditation by the NAAB in 2025. The facilities of the College include extensive studios that feature industry-standard equipment, flexible classroom/seminar space, and a digital fabrications lab. The curricula of all programs benefit from the University's general education core to develop well-rounded, critical thinkers who can solve problems in diverse groups while focusing on subjects central to their disciplines. In addition to benefiting from this rich liberal arts tradition and curricula focused on professional preparation within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment dedicated to creative exploration within a Christ-centered environment, students have access to extensive internship opportunities and study abroad programs. Preparing students for their chosen professions, CAD programs emphasize the values of sustainability in all its realms, equity, and service.
Located two miles from thriving downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of more than 8,800 students who come from every state and 33 countries. Nationally recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to undergraduate teaching, Belmont is a Christ-centered, student-focused community intent on developing diverse leaders of purpose, character, wisdom and a transformational mindset who are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. In the classroom and beyond, the University aims to empower students, faculty and staff to become radical champions for helping people and communities to flourish. While committed to being global citizens, Belmont also seeks to be a great neighbor, engaging with and serving Nashville and the broader Middle Tennessee region as a trusted community partner. The University's location in the heart of the Tennessee's capital - and Nashville's growing reputation as one of the nation's most dynamic, creative and inviting cities - provides the perfect backdrop for an amazing higher education experience in a community known as "the Athens of the South." With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, Belmont University provides an unparalleled environment for students to become all they were created to be. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals.
Required Qualifications :Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service.
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal Master's degree in Interior Design or closely related field.
- A PhD in Interior Design or related field is preferred.
- Experience teaching interior design courses at the college level
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered, student-focused university of learning and service. During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a response to Belmont University's Mission, Vision, and Strategic Path to 2030 articulating how the candidate's knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to contribute to the Belmont community. Candidates will also be asked to give a brief statement of teaching philosophy.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
Required Education Terminal Master's degree in Interior Design or closely related field. A PhD in Interior Design or related field is preferred.
Required Experience Experience teaching interior design courses at the college level is preferred.
